Overview
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco SD-WAN
(Viptela) and Palo Alto NGFWs/ Panorama to design, implement, and support secure
enterprise and multi-cloud network environments. The role involves advanced
troubleshooting, security integration, and cross-team collaboration to deliver resilient,
scalable, and secure connectivity.
Key Responsibilities;
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions, including Cisco SD- WAN (vManage, vSmart, vBond, WAN Edge) and Palo Alto NGFWs (PA-3K/5K/7K) with centralized management via Panorama.
- Configure and optimize network policies such as control/data policies, application- aware routing, TLOC extensions, secure overlay tunnels, NAT, threat prevention, SSL decryption, and zero-trust segmentation.
Integrate and support connectivity across branches, data centres, and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Perform upgrades, clustering, high-availability setups (Active/Active,
Active/Passive), patches, and routine network maintenance.
- Monitor, analyse, and optimize network performance using vManage, Panorama, and third-party tools; recommend and implement improvements.
- Lead and support critical network projects, including migrations, tech refresh initiatives, proof of concepts, and security hardening.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, providing L3 escalation support and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and ensure compliance with security best practices.
Provide detailed documentation, reports, and presentations including design documents, runbooks, operational procedures, and performance updates.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure seamless service delivery and issue resolution.
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and critical incident response as required.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, demonstrating continuous learning and innovation in network design and support.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 4–8 years in networking/security; 2+ years Cisco SD-WAN and 2+ years Palo Alto NGFW/ Panorama.
Strong knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN architecture, routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), QoS, VPNs.
- Expertise in Palo Alto HA design, NAT, IPS, SSL/TLS decryption, App-ID, User-ID.
- Familiar with cloud-delivered security, cloud on-ramp, and multi-cloud integration.
- Experience with automation/scripting (REST APIs, Ansible, Terraform) a plus.
Education & Certifications;
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Electronics/Telecom, or equivalent.
Certifications preferred:
o Cisco CCNP Enterprise or ENSDWI (300-415) / CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
o Palo Alto PCNSE / PCNSA
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Clear communicator and effective collaborator.
- Ability to perform under pressure and document solutions.